Aroma Indian Restaurant Shaftesbury in North Dorset

We had a takeaway away this evening (Sat 21st May) it was delivered early which we didn't mind. The food was hot when it arrived and tasted really good, highly recommend.

Wow the food is amazing and great value. I still have some left over for tomorrow.The staff are very friendly including kerin who opened the door for me.

I have family that lives in the area and has ordered from here before and said the food was reasonable.We just ordered a delivery for four people, I am visiting from outside of the country and was extremely excited to have an excellent curry whilst here.Imagine my dismay upon opening the curry to discover a bright pink watery offering with zero flavor, not even basic curry flavor, no spice in whatsoever, it was extremely sweet and sickly and appeared to be tomato purée with sugar and coconut in as the sauce. The chicken in my chicken tikka masala appeared to have just been cooked and thrown into the sauce not marinated and beautifully cooked as expected. The chicken Korma was also watery and flavorless with no spicing at all. We had specifically requested that all the dishes be spiced up a little more to make them medium spice, but either way I would expect the basic flavors to be there which did not exist.I have to say the Naan breads and Popadoms with accompaniments were very good, as was the rice, which was just as well, because that is all I ate.Had I been dining in the restaurant, I would have without a doubt returned the food to the kitchen, as it was inedible and ended up in the bin, I am so disappointed, what a waste of money.I have read other reviews that have been glowing reports of excellent food but also the occasional review such as mineIf management is reading this please, please rectify this problem, I have eaten at hundreds of Indian restaurants and this was the worst I have ever had.Completed the review form on the website, said I would be contacted, heard nothing.

Took way longer than the 45 mins they promised. Can't complain about food though. Won't be going back though as I don't like waiting 90 mins for my food.

We have a takeaway delivered and have to say the food was top drawer. Also the food was delivered right in the window they said. Will definitely be using again. Thank you

Had a really nice meal here recently, i dont often venture outside my comfort zone in regard to food but the food was so nice here that i tried numerous new dishes. The young waiter Kieran gave excellent table service, he came across as mature and very efficient. Great work Aroma staff.....and please pass on my compliments to the chef.

Nice ambience, overall good experience.Tried Panir Shashlik and it was the best item.Parking is available in the front (pay and display in day time and free post 6PM).Indian food was good and service was efficient as well.Their opening times has changed and now they offer till 10:30.

We attended this restaurant on the 19th August 2021, and I was absolutely shocked and appalled to see how staff were treated there. One of the so called Managers actively bullied and belittled one of his younger members of staff in front of paying customer's and other staff. I had to bite my tongue as myself and my other guests were disgusted at the young man's treatment. As a manager of a restaurant if you cannot handle pressure you should not be a manager...........you should be ashamed of yourself.

Brilliant. Just Brilliant.The food was excellent. The lamb was cooked perfectly, moist, easy to cut, not fatty. Generous balanced portions. Extremely polite staff, very clean and Covid compliant. Sensible bar selectionWill be going back. :-)

Really attentive service and delicious food. If we were local we would definitely be return customers here.